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Neill Blomkamp

Neill Blomkamp was born on September 17, 1979 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a director and writer, known for District 9 (2009), Elysium (2013) and Chappie (2015). He is married to Terri Tatchell. They have one child. See full bio »
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Known For

District 9
District 9 Director
(2009)
Elysium
Elysium Director
(2013)
Chappie
Chappie Director
(2015)
Zygote
Zygote Director
(2017)
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 2017 Zygote (Short)
 2017 God: Serengeti (Short)
 2017 Firebase (Short) (directed by)
 2017 Cooking with Bill (TV Mini-Series)
 2017 Rakka (Short) (directed by)
 2016/VI The Escape (Short)
 2015 Chappie
 2013/I Elysium
 2009 District 9
 2008/I Crossing the Line (Short) (additional director)
 2007 Halo: Landfall (Short)
 2006 Tempbot (Short)
 2006/IV Yellow (Short)
 2005 Alive in Joburg (Short)
 2004 Tetra Vaal (Short)
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Edwin and the Pressure "let's dance" video See more »

Height:

5' 11" (1.8 m)
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I never really think of something in terms of what not to do. It's always what's appealing or what's cool. See more »

Trivia:

Winner of the 2003 Leo Award for Best Direction of a Music Video for "Tango Shoes" by Bif Naked. See more »

Trademark:

Cinéma vérité technique See more »

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Virgo
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